Atanarjuat

I feel very comfortable here with you. And I really do. No other forum that matches my interests has a level like this one. For this in advance a big thank you!
But lately I had to read more and more statements and comments that make me think. There was talk of "thigh spreaders" and "can openers", of "pantydropper(s)". Such strange views of the world - here?! Yes, welcome to reality, Atanarjuat! Of course, the social mirror also lives here, does not stop at serving many clichés, stereotypes are considered absolutely real and true. But sometimes people are not these clichés at all, others probably correspond exactly to them.

So for "Boy," I'd like to break a clichéd lance. No. Clichéd

First of all a small one, the lance as a classic Fougére scent. In its fragrance category, "Boy" naturally fits in wonderfully: lavender, coumarin, geranium, something citrusy. Coumarin, which I usually like very much, is noticeable, as is the lavender at the beginning. Not a winterproof, sparse cooling lavender, but rather one that swings back and forth in the sun - carried by the wind. South of France, July, in the morning - it is not so hot yet. The whole beginning gets a bit strange, something stubborn is there, perhaps a nuance of character from Arthur Edward Capel?

"I would now rather marry Diana Lister Wyndham. By necessity, of course. "It's not a love affair, but it's better received by society." The Free Spirit Capel!? Don't make us laugh But there it is again, the appearance and being in the society... An argument with Coco? No, no, this is all going too far now!
This little discord between this nasty nuance and the bare beauty is inherent in this start and that makes the whole thing quite interesting. On the skin you already suspect a vanilla musky sweetness, on clothes the beginning radiates even longer. Finally it becomes powdery-elegant - yes, a quite classic Fougére, nobody who does experiments, just exchanges components. #issara

Mr. Parma recognizes the "Allure Homme DNA quite clearly". As a connoisseur of all Allure-Homme, I can only agree with this. One - with an "n" - immediately feels at home somehow, has been here more than once. A touch of green freshness remains until the end, which has nothing of "grandfather" or anyone else. Clichés? Apparently too many, too little freedom of thought!

There we are already at the next lance that must be broken. Who is the eau de parfum for now? Friends: for all of you. We already had this in the beginning: It. Is. Never mind. Everybody gets to wear it, everybody gets to like it. But it doesn't belong in a corner. Stereotype thinkers? Bye, goodbye! Perhaps Olivier Polge would like to depict exactly this, the ride on the razor blade (#barbershop) of both sexes. Everything for everyone. "Boy" as the image not only of the young man A. E. Capel, but also of the relationship between the two lovers Chanel and Capel? That may be - and this time not so far-fetched at all.

In general, expectations and requirements in society have changed in recent years. The point is to reflect on the liberation of rigid and changing gender roles. Some of us are still overburdened, no one takes it all the way. But a way of thinking that reflects: "Be as you are!" - regardless of gender - can only be the goal. "Boy" is like that! He smells different on every skin. I like it on my wife's, it's a bit powdery on her, but it smells a bit more barber-shopped on mine. Because I want to now? Maybe just a cliché of my brain convolutions, who knows?!

The last lance breaking is quite easy. When do you wear one of these? Whenever you like. Of course, I literally make it easy for myself there, but even here: Freedom, please. Woman and man seem to work in and of themselves with the scent, not because of the scent. "Boy" with its green freshness is very beautiful to wear in warmer climates and, after mutation, later scores points for soapy-creamy warmth in the coolness. Great!

For me, Olivier Polge - once again after weeks of testing and several attempts (I must have had my difficulties with him and had some déjà-vus...) - has succeeded in creating a basic classical best Fougére in the whole wide world. Of course, all this goes herbaceous, spicy, sharp, masculine...no, not the latter. That's what I wanted to prevent...

"The bravest action is still to think for oneself. Out loud."
(Coco Chanel)

Yeah, I did. You prophesied it! At some point during your fragrance journey, you take new hurdles, climb undiscovered mountains, sometimes go through misunderstood valleys. And step into clearings. Clearings like this one: Chanel's Eau de Cologne You'll have to reckon with the fact that many others from your collection will fall victim to this very same thing on your perfume journey anyway. That's where I'm critical and where I'm consistent. If a more beautiful fragrance comes to me, one in the same category or track, then, yes, the old placeholder has to go. Competitions, inner struggles - you may know that. And you feel sorry when a long loved fragrance has to go - unless of course it is one with memories, because memories are invincible!

Back to the EdC: Profane the first time you test it on paper, maybe even the first time on your skin - until it knocks you down, because of its valence, fineness and all the other -heat of this world. But this can take a while. Even repeated testing over several days! And then I get behind it: One must simply acknowledge the overall composition. As an Eau de Cologne, this Chanel radiates an uncanny freshness, green speckles, yellow rays and silvery wafting light at the beginning. It remains cool, 0° to spray on, amorphous, intimate, exquisite. The base is divine, a homely touch of sweetness surrounds cliffs full of orange blossoms, green notes and a little spice. Glorious and brilliant!

It always remains clear, fine, obviously simple and amazingly perceptible - even over time. Up close and personal, it is capable of getting through a day. At least on my skin: remarkable. But I don't think it's a great silage - but which Eau de Cologne wants something like that? Basically, I'm asking myself more and more frequently to what extent durability and silage should be quality criteria? For me they are not, per se. It always depends, of course, on what the perfume, its artist, wants to represent. If I apply an Eau de Cologne in the morning, I'm happy to wear something different in the evening. I think that's a good thing

I sincerely hope that Chanel's Eau de Cologne will be a fragrance from one of my memories. Because then it will survive here and accompany me for a long time on my perfume journey!

A triangle shot from a distance -
Opalescent, bell-clean
Now breathe happiness, finally a no
Away is the warmth all your life.

In sparse indolan lights -
Watercourse floating - wind from ice,
Now show up and give them up
Crystalline surge - air compressor

Paradisone, Hedione -
Freezing inside, completely naked
Literally tangible, never exact
Now she's radiant again, icon.

The straightforwardness of modernity -
Flowers reign, glaring transparent,
Swelling ghosts strongly indifferent
No triangle shot from a distance.

I am completely fascinated by these seemingly prehistoric adventures, which with their charm remind me of a time when people were still able to play and live in the face of nature full of wonder and happiness.
I don't know how many correlates Pissara 'Ploi' Umavijani has incorporated into her perfume Issara, released in 2016, and certainly not how many of them are of natural origin, yet smelling and wearing this fragrance reminds me like no other of being outdoors in nature, even here, right in our garden or a stone's throw away in the small mixed forest. Smells from childhood are awakening - we played outside a lot.

Issara is like an intimate embrace of the evening sun, it gives peace and a feeling of freedom. The fragrance starts with a light pine breath, mildly aromatic and soft vetiver breeze evokes associations of freshly mown hay meadows and pine needles fallen on forest soil, before a soft tonka bean almond arranges the perfect embrace with the help of oak moss and other forest notes.

The sweetness is only dabbed, never overstrained. In general, Issara has a durable but never pushy, offensive appearance, and she doesn't need any intentional attention. It remains complex enough here, one suspects the value

It's just nice that this perfume found its way to me. As soon as I wear it, I feel safe and secure, like I'm at home and standing inside myself. Hush.

Thank you, Mrs. Umavijani, for you one of mine rare 10/10.

Voice of the Snake wearers have very special sensory organs to ensure their survival.

For example, snakes can see differently. Visually interesting in this case is the nice presentation of the delivered package. In the middle of the finely patterned packaging - protecting the valuable contents - the heavy porcelain flacon is found in the middle of a bag: deep black, artistically decorated.

Snake carriers take up odour and taste particles via their tongue and tongue. The sense of smell is particularly well developed in snakes, otherwise you wouldn't have anything of your own bouquet! By splitting the tongue, the Gucci snake can orient itself spatially with the information it has absorbed. The two tips of the tongue are like fine measuring instruments that distinguish even the smallest differences in odour molecules: Deep shady patchouli, serious saffron and finely cultivated dark wood oud. A pleasing, attractive oud. Equipped in this way, they can perceive their surroundings even when their sense of sight is limited. Preferably at night. This is especially important for escaping prey to places, but also potential enemies and or even finding partners for reproduction. The Duftaura winds its way between mysticism, the mysterious and - due to the fine, pure composition blade - increasing the libido. Discreet tenderness throughout the quietly blazing scent.

While some senses are excellently developed in snakes, the sense of hearing behaves in the opposite way: snakes are almost deaf. They can perceive ground vibrations perceived via the lower jaw. With some species, such as the Voice-of-the-Snake carriers, this means that they are not only warned of approaching enemies, but can also locate and catch prey at night. Only the stretched hissing of the snake bottle when spraying the poison exists - a concise spray head, a soft whisper.

Snakes can also perceive the slightest changes in temperature. Due to their thermal sensation, our snakes are therefore particularly good at tracking down warm-blooded fellow human beings. This means that they can also go hunting in complete darkness. But even during the day the scent remains discreet and the snake remains present.
Voice-of-the-Snake wearers are clever, have an alert mind, don't like hecticness, are interested in enigmatic and mysterious things (Sillage) and are extremely loyal beings (durability) with an unmistakable feeling for fellow human beings (Duft).

The Voice oft the Snake is a truly beguiling and at the same time unconditionally unspoilt, subtly dark and conspiratorial scent. I have warned you of its wearers!